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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What family member does Kody see at Camp Munz?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother.
(d) His cousin.

2. When Kody is falsely accused of murder, how is his court case dismissed?
(a) There is not enough evidence that Kody is guilty.
(b) The gangbanger who is shot says Kody didn't do it.
(c) A witness lies, which forces the judge to dismiss the case.
(d) He is found not guilty.

3. When Kody and Crazy De are on their way to the skating rink, who do they see running away from the scene of a shooting?
(a) Two people from Kody's set.
(b) Kody's brother.
(c) The police.
(d) A rival gang member.

4. Why is Kody excited on his graduation day from 6th grade?
(a) He is excited for summer break.
(b) He is graduating from 6th grade.
(c) His parents are proud of his hard work.
(d) He is about to be initiated into the Tray Eights gang.

5. Why do the police visit Kody in the hospital?
(a) They question him about the shooting that injured him.
(b) They need him as a witness in a case.
(c) They want to arrest him.
(d) They ask him to put a stop to the gang retaliation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Twinky fire on the rival gang when they drive past him and his girlfriend?

2. What television show does Kody watch when gets home after the bike incident?

3. What does Kody do after he climbs out his window of his mother's house?

4. In the chapter "Boys to Men", Kody describes a time that he has trouble sleeping. What is he thinking about when he cannot sleep?

5. What surprises Kody after the shooting at the store?

Short Essay Questions

1. After a fight outside of Western Surplus, Kody is shot. How do you think this will affect his gang activities?

2. How is revenge illustrated in the chapter, "Boys to Men?"

3. How does Kody show his leadership during the drive by at China's house?

4. How did Kody and his crew send a message to would-be kidnappers?

5. Why is it foolish for Kody to be alone at night, unarmed?

6. Describe Kody's relationship with Tamu.

7. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank" Kody deals with a lot of violence. How does these events begin to change Kody's thoughts about his gang life?

8. Describe what happens when Kody and his crew try to steal a van.

9. In the chapter "Boys to Men", do Kody demonstrate any remorse his violent actions?

10. What actions from this chapter illustrate Kody's violence?

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